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2024 Antiques on the Bluff

Sun. May 05, 2024
10:00am - 5:00pm

Something old is new to you! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. Rain or shine.

Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.

2024 Love Local

Thu. May 16, 2024
- Sun. May 19, 2024
Start and end times vary depending on day.

The third weekend of the month, May through September, celebrate all things Southwest Michigan during the Love Local weekends! Attendees will enjoy local events, extended shopping hours, events, special offers and more!

 

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY
      Extended shopping hours
      Weekend special throughout SWMI

MAY PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: 
(List will be updated regularly)

2024 Memorial Day Parade

Fri. May 24, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Honor veterans who have served this great country and remember those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom at the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin at the intersection of Lake Blvd. and Park St.

 

 

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. May 25, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm

Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.

Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 1, July 20, August 17 and August 31 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 13 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

2024 St. Joe Farmers Market

Sat. June 01, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm

Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.

Enjoy extended market hours (9:00a-4:00p) on June 1, July 20, August 17 and August 31 to coincide with the Lake Bluff Artisan Fair!
 
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 13 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!

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2024 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Blog: March 15-17

March 11th, 2024

Join us this weekend to celebrate March in Southwest Michigan! From St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and live music to nature hikes, trivia nights, tasty craft brews and delicious food there’s a little something for everyone! Read more to make the most of this holiday weekend.

2024 Spring Weekend Blog: March 8-10

February 29th, 2024

As we gear up for Spring, there’s a lot to explore in Michigan’s Great Southwest. Join us this weekend for March Mannequins, a Spring Artisan Fair, live music, delicious food, tasty beverages and so much more. Read on to make the most of this jam-packed March weekend!

2024 February Fun in SWMI

February 13th, 2024

Not even cold weather can stop Southwest Michigan from bringing the fun! Check out the variety of events happening throughout the month of February.

Weekend Guide to the 2024 Ice Fest: February 2-4

January 30th, 2024

Join us February 2-4 for the 2024 Ice Fest sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza to celebrate the winter season! It’s a weekend that brings frosty fun to downtown St. Joe. Enjoy professional Ice Carving Competitions, a Scavenger Hunt, Ice Interactives + more exciting events happening throughout SWMI!

2024 Winter Warm Up Weekend: January 26-28

January 20th, 2024

The winter doesn’t slow things down in Michigan’s Great Southwest! This January weekend brings a Chili Tour, St. Joe Winter Beer Fest, live music, trivia and board game nights, Bloody Mary Bars and more! Read below to check out all the awesome winter activities.

Get ready for some frosty fun in St. Joseph! The 16th Annual Magical Ice Fest returns bigger and better than ever and packed full of family fun, ice competitions and even some frozen fish. Crowd favorites the Frozen Fish Toss, Ice Bowling and the Magical Ice Throne are back this year with a new interactive to try, Frosty Tic-Tac-Toe!

Get ready for some frosty fun in St. Joseph! The 16th Annual Magical Ice Fest returns bigger and better than ever and is packed full of family fun, ice competitions and even some frozen fish. Crowd favorites the Frozen Fish Toss, Ice Bowling and the Magical Ice Throne are back this year with a new interactive to try, Frosty Tic-Tac-Toe!

The Magical Ice Fest runs from Friday, January 31-Sunday, February 2 and is a great way to explore this charming lakeside town and celebrate the winter season!

 

A WEEKEND GUIDE FOR THE MAGICAL ICE FEST

All weekend long, there's a scavenger hunt, making for a frozen adventure! Participants will be on the lookout for items that have been frozen into blocks placed around town (pick up a map at the St. Joseph Today Welcome Center, located at 301 State Street). This SnowBiz Scavenger Hunt is fun for all ages and has its rewards too - turn in the form at the end and be entered to win a St. Joseph Gift Certificate.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30

Kick off the weekend with The Silver Beach Carousel! Enjoy $1 rides during their Family Fun Night "Let's Flamingle!" from 4:00-8:30pm. FREE hourly drawings for bendable Flamingos and funky pink Drink Cups for ages 3-13.

Love fresh oyster? Head over to Silver Harbor Brewing as they host Oyster Night from 6:00-10:00pm! Attendees will enjoy the freshest oysters SHBC could find, hand crafted specialty sauces and live shucking with varieties from the East and West coasts.

Trivia lovers unite! Sister Lakes Brewing hosts their Team Trivia every THursday night from 7:00-9:00pm. The Buck Burgers & Brew hosts Soundcheck Music Match Bingo weekly on Thursdays at 7:00pm.

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

Ice Carvers begin revving their chainsaws for the Individual Competition on Friday at 5:30pm. Along Pleasant Street blocks of ice will be transformed into all sorts of awesome. The carvers will finish their icy creations at 7:30pm, when the attention turns to warming up...

At 7:30pm, guests are in for a treat with a downtown Fire & Ice Tower. To make this happen, a large tower of ice is packed with firewood. We light it, and it becomes a unique site for all - a breathtaking bonfire (a little bit of ice and fire magic).

Things heat up below the bluff at the Fire & Ice Party held at Shadowland on Silver Beach. This event begins at 8:00pm and goes until midnight, and features an ice martini luge and dance performance with literal flames! Guests 18 and older are welcome. A $10 ticket covers entry, pizza from Silver Beach Pizza, Zick's Sticks and entertainment. Bring cash for drinks!

INSIDER TIP: This event sell out, get your ticket early!

The Livery hosts Toxic Trivia, an adult themed version of their popular team trivia! Grab some delectable food and tasty brews as you settle in for a night of fun.

Twin City Players presents Savannah Sipping Society, January 31 through February 16. Catch this laugh-a-minute comedy about four unique Southern women all needing to escape the day-to-day routines. Shows will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.

 

 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Ice Teams assemble! The Team Competition for ice carvers begins at 8:00am and State Street will come alive with icy fun. This carving and creating will go on until 4:00pm and involves an epic eight blocks of ice for each sculpture. It's awesome to watch the progress of the teams throughout the day.

The fun continues downtown throughout the day!

For active ice-seekers, start your day off with the 7th Annual Ice Fest Chocolate 5k Walk/Run, beginning at 9:00am! This timed run is the perfect way to explore downtown St. Joseph (and warm up a little, too!). 

After your run, challenge your friends and family to the Frozen Fish Toss, Ice Bowling or NEW for 2020 - Frosty Tic-Tac-Toe! For just $1, toss three frozen fish at a cornhole board or $1 for two tries to knock down 10 pins, or $1 for game of tic-tac-toe. All three interactives are open from 11:00am-4:00pm.

If you're look for a toastier fun, there's a lot for families to do indoors. Bring your flip-flops for a Hula-Hoopla below the bluff at the Silver Beach Carousel! It's Waikiki Weekend at the Silver Beach Center. The spin of the carousel evokes balmy breezes for riders, and there's even a free hula show at both 1:30pm and 3:00pm.

Above the bluff, it's a great time to explore our shops and restaurants. From unique Michigan-made goods to kitchen essentials to boutique clothing to handcrafted treats, there's something for everyone in downtown St. Joe!

Catch the Magic Tour (putting the "Magical" in Ice Fest!) throughout downtown St. Joseph on Saturday, too. John Dudley will be at the St. Joseph Library at 11:30am, outside St. Joseph Today at 1:00pm, at Curious Kids' Museum at 2:30pm and at Shadowland on Silver Beach at 4:00pm! All shows are free.

INSIDER TIP: Curious Kids' Museum hosts their weekly
Super Saturday, this week's theme "Magical Ice Fest". 

Attendees can enjoy winter themed crafts before and
after the magic show!

Take the Berrien County Polar Plunge Saturday afternoon at Watermark Brewing in Stevensville, MI. Plungers will jump into a pool of ice cold water to raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan. Registration begins at Noon followed by the plunge at Noon!

To round out the day, an event not to be missed is Ice Wars. This exciting competition is located at State and Pleasant Streets and kicks off at 4:30pm. Ice Wars features pro-carvers dueling it out in 15 minute bouts of ice-carving chaos, judged by the crowd. Chainsaws and a crowd vote - what could be better?!

INSIDER TIP: Arrive on the scene early as this event gets
packed and those up front will have the best views.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2

If cold conditions remin through the weekend, Sunday offers a great opportunity to enjoy downtown St. Joseph and all the sculptures created during the festival. Many stores and restaurants will be offering the perfect place to warm up while enjoying the icy art. (Great way to get out before Super Bowl activities start later in the day)

INSIDER TIP: There's still time to complete the SnowBiz Scavenger
Hunt, so swing by the Welcome Center to pick up a form and

drop it off at the Welcome Center by 5:00pm! 

Tapistry Brewing in Bridgman, MI hosts their annual Chili Cook-Off and Super Bowl Watch Party from 5:00-11:00pm! $5 suggested donation for a tasting bowl and one ticket to vote for your favorite. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society.

Bowling fans will have the chance to show off their skills during Kelley's Bowl Super Bowl Trios Bowling Tournament from Noon-3:00pm! Entries sell quickly so make sure to reserve your spot today.

Join Lazy Ballerina Winery for their 5th Annual Wine & Girl Scout Cookie Pairing from Noon-4:00pm. Enjoy four different classic Girl Scout cookies paired with four different Lazy Ballerina wines! Open to the public; no reservations required but please note there are limited quantities. 

INSIDER TIP: The Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana
will be onsite selling cookies all day long - while supplies last!

Southwest Michigan offers some great opportunities to see live music at local wineries, breweries and coffee shops! Check out these spots for live music this Sunday:

Dablon Winery - Mark Ficks from 2:30-5:30pm
Forté Coffee - Twin City String Band at 3:00pm
Vineyard 2121 - The Backsliders at 2:00pm

We hope you find all the frosty fun this weekend! Learn more about upcoming events in Southwest Michigan at stjoetoday.com/events or follow St. Jospeh Today on Facebook.

 

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